Thursday, 29 May 2014

Are You Ready For A Great Adventure?

Do you ever design a piece with nothing in mind but the thrill of
colour and texture? Does a certain shape appeal to you in a way you
can't explain...but you, and your Muse, just knows it's "right"?

One
of my favourite shapes is the Triangle. I love the balance of it..the
feeling of unity and calm I get whenever it becomes part of my work.

There
are many meanings surrounding this symbol. In Christianity it
represents the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We Americans
encounter the pyramids a symbol of future prosperity and strength every
time we handle a dollar bill featuring the Great Seal of the United
States.

The Greek notion of the triangle as the symbol of a doorway giving balance to emotions and higher wisdom is intriguing to me.

In the Egyptian tradition the symbol represents the trinity of Isis,
Osiris, and Horus. And can anyone think of Egypt without dreaming of the
Great Pyramids of Giza?

I approached this collage with a
clear mind ready to follow the direction of my Muse. The substrate for
the collage is illustration board. I cut up a vintage letter, art and
handmade paper, joss and sewing pattern paper into triangular shapes. I
added the crystalline paper made from newspaper and
flower petals enwrapped in tissue. The final touch was copper acrylics
stencilled over the layers.

What symbols and shapes are dear to you? If you heed their call, they
will help you open the door to your creative possibilities. I don't know about you, but I can never resist going a great adventure!

About Me

Artists, dancers, writers, and poets search for a Muse for guidance, inspiration, passion, and the spark of creativity.

As a member of Sisterhood of the Muse, my Blog is home to the work of artists, and like-minded souls, who hear her voice and allow the fascination to begin.

As a visual artist and dancer, I enjoy exploring the
seduction of spirit and following the journey wherever it may take me. Utilizing a variety of techniques, my work is a
convergence of the traditional with the digital...in both the visual and performing arts.

Above all, I am a great believer in Synchronicity and love the idea that it can lead to the most profound aha moments we can experience in life and in Art.

My desire is to share what inspires me, entertain those who choose to visit, and perhaps spark the sense of wonder and creativity that dwells in us all.